James McHenry
5199 documents
Reports Legislative Action from Annapolis
Reports legislative action to loan money to the Potomac and Susquehanna companies to clear the bed of the Susquehanna River. Discussion of removal of seat of government from that location.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Lack of Clothing in Store; Recommends Mr. Billington to Inspect Clothing at Busk Hill
Reports that it is most likely that not much clothing remains in store nor is expected soon. Suitable stores cannot be procured at New Castle. Reports danger of contagious ague and fever in the city. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports International Affairs
Mentions the use of his secretary. Small talk--mentions spending evenings together in Philadelphia. Refers to death of Mr. Hill and talks of other common acquaintances. Speaks of leadership role of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Interactions with Indian Agents
Reports letter from Cherokee chief, Doublehead. Mr. Mitchell, resident agent for the Chactaw, reports that all is well. At his death, chief Appomingo counseled his people to remain friends with the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Indian Talks, Request for American Flag
Reports recent meeting with Double Head and another Cherokee chief with himself and Colonel Butler. The Cherokee nation promises to stop plundering and to live in friendly terms with the whites. The …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Construction Plans for Laboratory and Arsenal
Has made great effort to make full estimate of contemplated building construction. Reports that it will take more time than anticipated, and the lateness of the season and destitute state of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Cartouche Boxes
Reports that there are 15,000 cartouch boxes at various posts. 35,000 are needed to supply 50,000 men. Many returned may not be suitable. Suggests awarding a contract for 40,000 to create a full …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Carbines Proved, Cleaned, and Repaired
Has caused 100 carbines to be proved, repaired, and cleaned. Reports number of cartridges in the magazine.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Arrival of Vouchers; Requests List of Detachments and Regiments
Secretary of Treasury informs that vouchers for stores received and delivered by James Seagrove were delivered to McHenry's office. Requests delivery to Hodgdon's office. Requests information about …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Activities for General Wilkinson; Encloses Mail for Major Kingsbury
When General Wilkinson left Mount Adams, he asked Cushing to transmit returns to the War Department. Encloses letter for Major Kingsbury, who has gone on furlough to Connecticut.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Jul 1799-Mar 1800. (RG98)Reports Accounts with Quartermaster; List of Ordnance and Military Stores
Requests McHenry to pay 7 bills drawn on him by Quartermaster General. Lists accounts. Encloses list of ordnance and military stores sent from New London to Knoxville.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Accounts of Public Stores in Savannah for the State of Georgia
Account of arms, military stores sent to John Habersham in Savannah for the use of the state of Georgia, 1793. Reports direction of Joshua Meals in disbursing stores. Expresses concern about proper …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Military Matters for Use in State of the Union Address
Asks McHenry for a report on all things military, especially the Indian department and the Mississippi region, that Adams may use in his address to Congress.
John Adams PapersReport on Coats in Public Store
Reports that public store holds coats for privates, sergeants, musicians, as well as uniforms, some of which are damaged.Thinks it best to have them ordered to posts for troops who will probably need …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Stationary in Store and for Purchase
Reports return of stationary received from David Henley. The articles marked are in the store, and the others must be purchased, requiring an order.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Accounts with Wheeler & Miller for Saltpetre
Account of saltpetre and powder due the public by Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Miller. More information can be obtained from the purveyor, who was the principal agent in the transaction.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report from the Western District
In his mostly undecipherable handwriting, this unknown officer provides a detailed report of events in the West.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReport for Stationary Return and Purchase
Encloses copy of return of stationary. Requests approval, purchase, and forwarding of stationary.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Regimental Staff
Hamilton discusses the organization of the regimental staff.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegarding Plan for Promotions & Forwarding Officer Recommendations
May be commenting on McHenry's plan for the promotion and relative rank of officers; forwards recommendations for officer appointments.
John Adams PapersRegarding Officer Applications
Appears to address the application of certain men for officer appointments in the provisional army.
John Adams PapersRegarding Medical Appointments, & Lack of System in Evaluating Medical Staff
Adams approves the medical staff appointments made by Colonels Hunnewell and Rice, but believes one doctor to merit a surgeon's mate appointment, rather than one as surgeon. Expresses desire for a …
John Adams Papers
